Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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